Northern Rivers Joint Organisation | Government organisation

Northern Rivers Joint Organisation

Phone: 0409558758

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Government organisation

25.01.2022 Strategic Regional Priority 4: Innovative, sustainable energy, water and waste management For our region to establish itself as a leader in renewable energy production; effective, sustainable water management; and innovative approaches to waste management to improve environmental and service delivery outcomes. #sustainability #renewableenergy #water #waste #northernriversjo https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au/priorit/sustainable

24.01.2022 Member for Clarence Chris Gallaptis launched the From Roots to Routes: A ground up approach to freight and supply chain planning for the Northern Rivers NSW in Casino today. The important project is a partnership between NRJO, the NSW Government, RDA Northern Rivers and Southern Cross University. https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au/pr/connected-region

24.01.2022 The NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy (MEMS) was released last August and the implementation plan is currently being finalised. Today, staff from NRJO member councils, Local Land Services and the Department of Planning Industry and Environment participated in a workshop to support this process, ensuring that local government authorities and agencies continue to work closely and collaboratively for successful project outcomes. Council staff along the coast have provided va...luable input at various stages of the MEMS development and there are opportunities for future projects to align with Council's Coastal Management Programs (CMPs). NRJO welcomes the NSW Government’s $45.7m funding allocated to Stage One of this large body of work. There is strong alignment between the MEMS initiatives and a number of NRJO key projects and advocacy areas focusing on river system health and water quality across the region. Photo: Our Executive Officer, Isabel Perdriau with Simon Walsh, Acting Program Leader - Marine Strategy Implementation at NSW Department of Primary Industries #nswmarineestatemanagementstrategy #nrjo See more

24.01.2022 Our Chair, Cr Danielle Mulholland and EO Isabel Perdriau were in Sydney last week for the JO Chairs meeting and some important discussions with ministers for our region. Great discussions and positive outcomes with $150,000 additional funding for each JO this year. #greatnews #NRJO

21.01.2022 NRJO Chair Cr Danielle Mulholland and EO Isabel Perdriaul are back in Sydney representing the region at the Joint Organisation Ministerial Advisory Committee

19.01.2022 NRJO Chair Cr Danielle Mulholland and EO Isabel Perdriau are in Sydney advocating for our region with The Hon. Melinda Pavey, Minister for Minister for Water, Property and Housing.

15.01.2022 Strategic Regional Priority 2: Improved Community Wellbeing now and into the future. For our region to be able to offer its residents a range of affordable, appropriate housing choices and access to health care, mental health care, aged care and other services that enhance wellbeing. #communitywellbeing #northernriversjo https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au//community-wellbei

14.01.2022 NRJO will be at the Northern Rivers Careers Expo coming up on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th of May. The Northern Rivers Careers Expo is the region’s premier careers event. Showcasing Career Advice, Further Education, Jobs and Training, it is an opportunity for local school leavers, job seekers and workers to develop genuine long-term career prospects. We are happy to be a part of this great event. https://nrcareersexpo.com.au/

14.01.2022 Our Chair Danielle Mulholland and EO Isabel Perdriau are in Sydney for the Country Mayors meeting and to meet the candidates to put our priorities forward. These 12 state election priority areas have been highlighted by LGNSW on behalf of local councils Save recycling... Fund public libraries properly Fund local infrastructure Restore planning powers to communities End cost shifting Allow greater financial independence Support disadvantaged communities Protect ownership of local water utilities Renew the intergovernmental agreement with LGNSW. Fix local government electoral and expenditure laws Allow fair superannuation for mayors and councillors Address skills shortages in the sector You can download the LGNSW state election priorities from their website https://www.lgnsw.org.au/policy/nsw-election-priorities-2019

13.01.2022 NRJO Member Councils are well represented at the Local Government NSW Conference and actively contributing to the discussion on motions. Lismore City Council also had the opportunity to share their innovative glass recycling program.

13.01.2022 Enjoy time with your family this Easter with a holiday at home, keeping loved ones and community safe.

13.01.2022 Mayors and members of the Northen Rivers Joint Organisation welcome the opportunity to hear from all candidates for the upcoming election. These discussions assist in gaining an understanding of policy positions and their likely impact on our communities.

12.01.2022 The Northern Rivers Joint Organisation (NRJO) has joined the call from the Northern Rivers Housing Forum for the recently elected State Government to provide a firm commitment to increase Social and Affordable Housing. NRJO will be applying political pressure in its advocacy for increased social housing, including crisis and emergency accommodation, to be on par with the state average of 4% of housing stock. Stock in Tweed is 2.8% and Byron 1.5%. Every day more than 37,000 people in NSW experience homelessness with numbers increasing and this is unacceptable.

12.01.2022 On Monday NRJO member councils attended finance training provided through NRJO. This valuable training was hosted by Kyogle Council and attended by reps from Richmond Valley, Ballina and Kyogle councils.

11.01.2022 Strategic Regional Priority 1: Thriving, healthy and bio diverse natural environments Our first project: Support for the Rous Regional Watershed initiative AND advocate for change to Forestry policy and planning regulations to encourage native forestation. #biodiversity #ourforests #regionalwatershed #northernriversjo

10.01.2022 NRJO is proud to be a part of Northern Rivers Together, the team behind the Northern Rivers NSW Brand project which was launched yesterday. Check out the website https://northernriversnsw.com.au #northernriversnsw #northernriverstogether #lovelocal... #nrjo See more

09.01.2022 NRJO wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday at home this Easter

09.01.2022 Northern Rivers Joint Organisation Strategic Regional Priorities

08.01.2022 NRJO was pleased to be part of the recent Future Northern Rivers campaign which ran in the Northern Star. Each of our member councils was featured in their local newspapers and our regional wrap up appeared across all free press. A highlight of the campaign was the Future Northern Rivers luncheon, where demographer Bernard Salt challenged us to be 'outrageously ambitious'. NRJO is happy to be part of the ongoing conversation and actions to create a prosperous, sustainable future for our region. #futurenorthernrivers #nrjo https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au//future-northern-r

08.01.2022 Strategic Regional Priority 3: A physically and digitally connected region. For our communities, businesses and visitors to be connected through a diverse range of safe, inclusive, low impact private and public transport options and high quality, reliable internet and mobile telecommunications services. #connected #transport #digital #northernriversjo https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au/pr/connected-region

07.01.2022 Our Chair, Danielle Mulholland is on her way to the Affordable Housing Development Summit. Looking forward to gaining new insights at how we can work together as a region to address this important issue https://afho-au.aventedge.com/

07.01.2022 The NRJO in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Management NSW, convened a Community Preparedness Forum on Bushfire Response and Recovery, hosted by Richmond Valley Council at Casino. A communique will be released in early 2020 on behalf of the civic leaders, key departmental and agency representatives present, reflecting highlights: breadth and depth of the scale of the fire events impacting the region community expectations for accurate and timely information and... support need for responsiveness when swift action is needed reassurance that our communities can have faith and confidence in how situations are managed consistency and coordination are an integral part of successful response and recovery operations The outcome of the day was raising awareness of the response and recovery status for the current fires, and how councils and agencies can prepare for additional fire events over the summer season as well as longer term strategies to aid communities in their optimal recovery.

06.01.2022 Strategic Regional Priority 5: A diversified, prosperous and sustainable regional economy For our region to have a strong, diversified economy that provides increased employment and business opportunities and financial wellbeing for communities while protecting and maintaining our region’s unique character. #regionaleconomy #northernriversjo https://www.northernriversjo.nsw.gov.au/pr/regional-economy

06.01.2022 NRJO was delighted to be a part of the recent Future Northern Rivers campaign that featured in the Northern Star. In case you missed it, you can still get access to all 51 articles from the Northern Star for just $1. The offer runs out this week so get in quick before it's too late! #futurenorthernrivers #northernstar #nrjo https://www.northernstar.com.au//extensive-wrap-5/3792967/

04.01.2022 Northern Rivers NSW is a brand for our region and a project that NRJO is proud to be a part of. Bringing together the power of one of Australia’s most beautiful, creative and innovative regions, giving it a single point of focus and representation while still celebrating the diversity and differences of the region. This video says it all, or you can check out the Northern Rivers NSW website for a longer version with the story of the Brand https://northernriversnsw.com.au/abo...ut-us/ #northernriversnsw #northernriverstogether #ourbrand #localbusiness #lovelocal #connectwithnature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WF7uOQmiWo